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Write the net ionic equation for the reaction.1 |
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| n | 2. Dilute the
substances to represent the effect of |
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| changing volume
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Allow the limiting reagent to be consumed 100%2 |
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| n | 4. Examine what remains: |
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| q | Xs H3O+?
pH determined from this concentration.3 |
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| q | Xs OH-?
pH=14+log[OH-] |
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| q | Xs Weak
acid? Write the Ka reaction to find [H3O+] |
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| q | Xs Weak
Base? Write the Ka reaction to find [OH-] |
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| q | Xs Buffer? Use
the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation. |
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